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Edward J. Farmer

Edward J. Farmer

Edward J. Farmer, PE, ISA Fellow, is the author of the ISA book "Detecting Leaks in Pipelines." He has more than 40 years of experience in the "high tech" part of the oil industry.
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    Ask the Automation Pros: How Can We Enhance Control System Reliability?

    In the latest edition of the Ask the Automation Pros column, the pros share strategies for enhancing control system reliability.
    By: Peter Morgan, Hunter Vegas, Erik Cornelsen, Gregory K. McMillan, R. Russell Rhinehart, Bob Heider, Edward J. Farmer
    15 September, 2026 | 13 minutes
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